The Latest Breaking News from Doug Burgum

US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold

The U.S. has issued a license that allows business to be done with Venezuela’s state gold mining company, Minerven

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Trump scolds Fox News reporter for question about Russia helping Iran target US troops – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Mar 6

US and Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic relations after Maduro's ouster

The US and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade, aiming for a peaceful democratic transition and closer cooperation on mining and oil, according to the US State Department.

Euronews · Mar 6

Venezuela to sell up to 1,000 kg of gold to US markets in new deal: Report

Venezuela's Minerven has signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Trafigura to sell 650-1,000 kg of gold dore bars to the US. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum facilitated the deal, which involves gold being sent to US refineries. This marks a significant tightening of commercial ties between the US and Venezuela.

The Times of India · Mar 5

Scoop: Trump officials broker massive U.S.-Venezuela gold deal

The arrangement shows the tightening commercial bounds between Venezuela and the U.S.

Axios · Mar 5

US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration pushes to shape the country's oil and mineral sector

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Katie Miller Is Trying To Sell MAGA on Solar Energy

Stephen Miller's wife is giving renewables a P.R. boost.

Reason · Feb 27

EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains

The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal of reducing reliance on China.

Euronews · Feb 5

‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel

Cartoon lump of coal with giant eyes was spotlighted by US interior secretary in X post saying: ‘Mine, Baby, Mine!’

The Guardian - US · Feb 3

Trump bizarrely claims he hired Doug Burgum for Cabinet post after seeing his wife on a horse

It’s just the latest in a series of off-the-cuff outbursts by the president

The Independent UK · Jan 30